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- First ReviewNovember 9, 2012
- Last ReviewJune 15, 2018
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- Average Rating4.9
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- First AnswerNovember 28, 2014
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Insignia™ - 2.5" Serial ATA Hard Drive Enclosure - Black
Constructed from aluminum material, this Insignia™ NS-PCHD235 enclosure helps protect your 2.5" Serial ATA hard drive against damage, allowing safe external use. The plug-and-play design facilitates setup.
solid construction and performance, both
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: HDProgramFan
from Virginia
on November 28, 2014
This 2.5" enclosure was needed to migrate a failing spinning hard drive to a new solid state drive. It was very straight forward to setup and use, and worked perfectly. The aluminum case is so much nicer than the plastic one I used last time, and I expect to put an external drive into this as a nice portable drive when on site at clients.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
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Sony - 65" Class (64-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 120Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Sony KDL65W850A LED HDTV: With a 1080p TRILUMINOS display, this Sony TV ensures true-to-life colors and natural-looking skin tones. Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to wirelessly stream movies, shows and music.
Truly outstanding!
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
Excellent picture quality, and straight-forward setup. Had planned to buy the 55" version but after prepping the wall where this screen is hanging, realized that the 65" model was better. Have watched several Blu-rays on it and am very happy with the image, contrast, black levels, speed and overall clarity of the Sony.
This product has... Easy to set up
About me... Technically savvy viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?Yes
Connected to the Internet:Yes
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Internet content most enjoyed: Still exploring content!
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
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WD - My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Good cloud backup for home business
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: easy to install and get running
What's not so great: remains to be seen
Needed a backup device for multiple computers, and wanted some to work virtually regardless of physical location - which strongly suggested a cloud solution. This seems to be a good fit, so we'll see over time if that proves right.
This product has... Quiet, Large capacity/good size
About me... Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Compatible with...:PC
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
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GE - 1.4 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave - Black
GE JES1451DSBB Mid-Size Microwave: Quickly cook and warm up a variety of foods with instant-on and one-touch cooking controls. But easily prevent unintended use with the control lockout feature.
It's what you want a microwave to be like.
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Powerful and easy to use. Good value.
What's not so great: Nothing yet!
A well made and powerful microwave that you will use everyday.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly, Easy to use controls, Easy to clean, easy to install
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
Gender:Male
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
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Seagate - 2TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Optimize the performance of your desktop with this Seagate 2TB internal Serial ATA hard drive that features perpendicular recording technology for reliable file storage and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for data transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps.
Perfect second drive to create an internal mirror.
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of installation.
What's not so great: Its all good!
I needed to add a duplicate drive lfor an internal mirror. This was just right. So far it's working perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
My Best Buy number: 0100277937
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WD - My Book AV 1 TB External Hard Drive - Retail - Black
Expand your DVR storage so you can record more of your favorite TV shows. Or, transfer and store videos from your compatible camcorder to free up space for more recording. Connect the drive to a game console, Blu-ray Disc player or media player, like one from the WD TV family, to smoothly stream video to your big screen TV. It's the perfect solution for your video storage and playback needs.
Perfect right out of the box
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Extends the capacity of your DVR, and with FIOS it was really plug and play.
What's not so great: Not a single thing - rock solid piece of gear
I was getting frustrated with the relatively small capacity of my FIOS DVR, and was constantly either making choices about what to delete or just letting the DVR delete the oldest material to make room for new programs. HD programming just eats up the space. Researching ways to solve this problem, I found this DVR expander. According to reviews, it would work to add capacity - and that's exactly what it does. Installation was simple - take it out of the box, connect the HDMI cable, plug it in and use the FIOS setup menu to tell the DVR the extender was installed. Once I did, it worked perfectly. I can't see any performance difference and I don't have to delete programs anymore.
This product has... Large capacity/good size
About me... Technology guru, Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Compatible with...:PC
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Insignia™ - SSD Mount - Black
Upgrade your computer without assistance or confusion. Mounts your 2.5" solid state drive into a 3.5" drive bay desktop computer using screwdriver. This adapter bracket made of aluminium and fits almost any 2.5 inch SSD.
I want to replace the hard drive on a Lenovo laptop. I want to replace the hard drive with a digital Samsung hard drive. Will this mount work to secure the hard drive in the hardrive?
Only @ Best BuySet up your television and DVR with this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, and enjoy high-quality high-definition entertainment the way it was meant to be viewed. The 4-foot cable offers ample length for connecting components, and a triple-layer shield protects against interference. This Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable supports transfer speeds up to 18 Gbps for lag-free enjoyment of your media.
I just bought a hisense 2160p 4K how do I make the tv look like how it does in the store?
Well, the first thought is you may need to have the set calibrated. Most sets are shipped completely out of adjustment, so if you want it to look as best as the set can, then you probably should have it professionally calibrated. Second, you need the right program material - 4K content. You can get that from several input sources, including 4K discs. Just remember you will need a player that can handle 4K, cables that have 4K bandwidth capability, and if you use one, an AV receiver that processes 4K signals.
Next thought is you may need to rethink how your viewing room is set up. Generally, glare and bright lights can make the video image look more washed out than a darker room. There are a number of good articles on how to set up a room for really good viewing.
Final thought about how the set should look - it may take 60 to 80 hours of viewing time for everything to settle down in your set's electronics. Some things really do get better with age! After that, then consider having the set calibrated.
Good luck, and happy viewing...
Next thought is you may need to rethink how your viewing room is set up. Generally, glare and bright lights can make the video image look more washed out than a darker room. There are a number of good articles on how to set up a room for really good viewing.
Final thought about how the set should look - it may take 60 to 80 hours of viewing time for everything to settle down in your set's electronics. Some things really do get better with age! After that, then consider having the set calibrated.
Good luck, and happy viewing...
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Dell - XPS Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Get a powerful mini tower with the Dell XPS 8900 desktop computer. With its ultra-fast Intel i7 processor, plenty of RAM and discrete graphics card, this computer is designed to handle even the most demanding workflows. Paired with the Windows 10 operating system, the Dell XPS 8900 mini desktop gets the job done.
Any PCI slots available?
yes - two, I think
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Dell - XPS Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Get a powerful mini tower with the Dell XPS 8900 desktop computer. With its ultra-fast Intel i7 processor, plenty of RAM and discrete graphics card, this computer is designed to handle even the most demanding workflows. Paired with the Windows 10 operating system, the Dell XPS 8900 mini desktop gets the job done.
Can I replace the graphics card with a Nvidia geforce gtx 960?
sure, but why? The one in the machine will handle just about anything short of VR.
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Dell - XPS Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Get a powerful mini tower with the Dell XPS 8900 desktop computer. With its ultra-fast Intel i7 processor, plenty of RAM and discrete graphics card, this computer is designed to handle even the most demanding workflows. Paired with the Windows 10 operating system, the Dell XPS 8900 mini desktop gets the job done.
What is the sound card - or is it integrated? The more detail you can provide, the better, please.
integrated and works perfectly.
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Linksys - AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Blue
Your household demands a lot from your home network. With this Linksys router, you can depend on a strong Wi-Fi connection as you work and play online, even when everyone is using a different device. Plus, you can control the router from anywhere with the Smart Wi-Fi app.
Is this router compatible with Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10 ?
yes. that's what I used to install mine.
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Linksys - AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Blue
Your household demands a lot from your home network. With this Linksys router, you can depend on a strong Wi-Fi connection as you work and play online, even when everyone is using a different device. Plus, you can control the router from anywhere with the Smart Wi-Fi app.
How far does the Wifi reach with this router
Well, that really depends on what you're trying to push the signal through. Wallboard - no problem, should cover an average house. Steel frame building - not as far. Outdoors through the side of your house - also depends, but a hundred feet or so easily.
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HP - Officejet 5740 Wireless e-All-in-One Instant Ink Ready Printer - Black
With built-in Wi-Fi, Apple® AirPrint and HP ePrint, this HP Officejet 5740 oj 5740 printer makes it easy to print wirelessly from your PC, Mac or compatible wireless device. The 4" x 6" photo tray lets you print pictures without switching paper.
Why are scanned files so large?
A four page scan has a size of 2.2 MB. The same pages scanned on a Cannon copier is 325 KB and the quality looks the same. Why are the files so large? Can the scans be make a small file size?
It's most likely due to the resolution you selected on the scan dialogue. For example, if you're scanning those 4 pages at 600 dpi in full color into a searchable PDF, that adds up. If there are images involved in addition to b/w text, then file size grows even more. Try setting the scan resolution to 200 dpi.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Virginia
I need to replace my HP probook4520 hard drive
Please show me what ones I have options to. Thank you.
look into an SSD drive. Easy, fast and just about bullet proof.
9 years, 2 months ago
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HDProgramFan
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why doesn't my Seagate backup plus 1TB back up my Quicken
You need to set the backup location in Quicken. I recommend using a folder structure like this: finance/year/month - looks like this documents/finance/2015/01 for this month. Then each month change the month folder, and Quicken will perform backups that you can easily identify if you ever need to roll back your Quicken files.
One warning: you can't use the external drive on both your computer and your DVR. Unless someone has a workaround, it's one or the other, but not both.
One warning: you can't use the external drive on both your computer and your DVR. Unless someone has a workaround, it's one or the other, but not both.
9 years, 4 months ago
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